The Nationals is England's regional competition and the showpiece event of the year. View the latest highlights. For the latest government advice CLICK HERE CONTACT US THE NATIONALS Upcoming events OVERVIEW The Nationals is England's regional competition and the showpiece event of the year. It is the main stepping stone to international representation and a player cannot be considered for selection for the England High Performance Squads without having played for their region at this event. Held annually in a central England location, this event sees representative teams from England's six regions compete to be crowned champions across eleven divisions spanning Juniors, Opens and Seniors. Televised by the BBC and live-streamed through England Touch's Youtube channel this event draws the biggest annual crowd and player participation. JUNIOR DIVISIONS SENIOR DIVISIONS Boys U18's, Girls U18's and U15's Mixed. Men's 30's, Women's 27/35, Men's 35/40, Men's 45. OPEN DIVISIONS Men's Open, Women's Open and Mixed Open. Learn more about the NATIONALS EVENT 2019 NATIONALS RESULTS - SETA South East Touch Association Sharks and Taipans results from the 2019 England Touch Nationals campaign. NATIONALS HIGHLIGHTS GALLERY 2019 A collection of our favourite video highlights, action shots and celebrations from the 2019 England Touch Nationals event. MIXED OPEN FINAL Watch the highlights from when our Mixed team met the West Wildcats in the 2019 final. WOMEN'S OPEN FINAL Watch as our two South East Women's teams battle to become the 2019 champions. MEN'S OPEN FINAL Highlights from the classic match between our South East Sharks and the North West Blades. MEN'S OPEN POOL STAGES Watch the highlights from when our Taipans took on the West Wildcats. WOMEN'S 27'S PLAYOFF Our Women's 27's come back from a 3-1 deficit in the playoff against the North West Blades. MEN'S 30's FINAL Watch highlights of the Men's 30's final, seeing our Sharks confidently overcome the Midland Tigers. WOMEN'S 35's FINAL Relive our Sharks victory over the West Wildcats in the Women's 35's final. MEN'S 35'S FINAL See highlights as our Men's 35's duel with the Midland Tigers to take the title. MEN'S 40's FINAL See highlights as our Men's 40's duel with the South West Saxons in the 2019 final. MEN'S 45's POOL STAGES Watch the highlights from when our Sharks 45's took on the West Wildcats. GALLERY Out of gallery WANT TO KNOW MORE? For further information on how you can get involved, please contact us via the form below. Contact us

Any player within the region with eligibility to represent England Touch can access selection through our Route to England representation pathway. For the latest government advice CLICK HERE CONTACT US ROUTE TO ENGLAND REPRESENTATION Upcoming events The SETA franchises are elite competitive arms of the South East playing community, comprised of team members from the clubs and leagues across the region. Any player within the region with eligibility to represent England Touch can access selection through our Route to England representation pathway. 1. INITIAL TRIAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS OR SETA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Get noticed by our coaches and team members at one of our feeder pathways, either through the SETA development days or the club championships. You'll be invited to train with the SETA training squad. 2. SETA SQUAD SELECTION TRAINING SQUADS Train with our regional squad, giving you the platform to express your individual skill, game knowledge, teamwork approach and coachability. 4. NATIONALS REPRESENTATION MATCH SERIES COMPETITION Wear the badge of the South East at The Nationals competition, in broadcasted head to head matches against the other England regions. This series is the access point to be noticed by England selectors. 3. FRANCHISE SELECTION FACE-OFF SERIES Play in our Face-Off franchise series competing for selection to become a member of our representative team, joining a family of players with a proud competitive history. 5. ENGLAND SQUAD SELECTION TRAINING SQUADS Train with the England Touch's wider training squad, giving you the platform to express your individual skill, game knowledge, teamwork approach and coachability at a higher competitive and representational level. 6. ENGLAND SELECTION COMPETITION SELECTION Become an England representative as part of one of the Open or Age grade teams. Join the upcoming campaign for international competition. You'll receive regular coaching, team and wellbeing support at the number of camps across England. SELECTION CRITERIA All coaches will look for players who can play roles in their team but as a general rule of thumb the following are solid foundations to give you the best chance to be selected: TEAMWORK AND COACHABILITY SPEED AGILITY HANDLING SKILLS (CATCH / PASS) STRENGTH IN THE ROLL BALL OFF THE BALL RUNNING WORK RATE ABILITY TO PLAY TO SPACE KNOWLEDGE OF DEFENSIVE SYSTEM GAME KNOWLEDGE WANT TO KNOW MORE? For further information on how to get involved, please contact us via the link below. Contact us

View SETA's news archive. For the latest government advice CLICK HERE CONTACT US NEWS ARCHIVE 2021 ENGLAND TOUCH ROADSHOW You are invited to our brand new event on the 31st of October. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 2021 Find all the information and details you will need for SETA Club Championships 2021. SETA JANUARY NEWS LETTER Find out what we have in store for the touch calendar in 2021. SETA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS SETA announces new regional tournament in partnership with In2Touch. 2020: YEAR IN REVIEW A lookback through a year dominated by Covid19. TIER 4 COVID RESTRICTIONS The rules of lockdown and what this means for touch. 2022 2021 LOOKING FOR SOMETHING YOU CAN'T SEE? For further information on news in the South East please contact us via the link below. Contact us

Youth Touch clubs, events and tournaments in the South East region of England. For the latest government advice CLICK HERE CONTACT US YOUTH GRADE TOUCH Upcoming events AGES UP TO 18 SETA is aware that to grow the game of touch in the region we must focus energy on youth development. With that, our priorities are to create more exposure in schools and sports clubs. SETA aims to be the largest feeder of young athletes into the England High Performance programme as well as offering social touch leagues to those who enjoy the sport. SETA recognises that sport is incredibly important for mental health, growth and physical literacy. Physical literacy has five elements - enjoyment, confidence, competence, understanding and knowledge. The more elements present, the more active a child or young person is likely to be. YOUTH CLUBS WOLVES TOUCH andy@wtrc.co.uk CANTERBURY RFC canterburytouch@gmail.com REGISTER A NEW YOUTH CLUB OR TEAM ash@seta.org.uk SUITABLE LEAGUES AND EVENTS IN2TOUCH LEAGUES (13+) london@in2touch.com COMING SOON info@seta.org.uk DEVELOPMENT NTS membership@englandtouch.org.uk CREATE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH PLAYERS Work with SETA to set up an event or league for youth players. REGISTER A YOUTH CLUB OR EVENT Fill in your details through the link below to submit your club for registration. Youth club registration Youth event registration WANT TO KNOW MORE? For further information about Youth Touch please contact us via the link below. Contact us

England Touch and South East Touch Association have developed a suite of resources to cater for the varying skill level of students. For the latest government advice CLICK HERE CONTACT US OVERVIEW England Touch and South East Touch Association have developed a suite of resources to cater for the varying skill levels of students. The resources are not to an age group, but rather to the student’s level of development. 1. PLAY FOR LIFE INTRODUCTION U ses modified rules to meet the developmental needs of young Touch players. The program consists of seven sequential, game-based lessons suitable for primary school students of all abilities. 2. FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT Has been structured to work in school settings and follows on from the ‘Play for Life’ resource. This resource is designed to assist those with a minimal understanding of Touch, to deliver and teach the foundation skills of the game. 4. TALENT ID PATHWAY Has been structured to operate over 3-4 sessions in schools for players recommended by their current teachers that show good ability and could possibly make England selection. Once identified, these players will be invited to camps to be fast-tracked into the England set up. 3. SKILL SCHOOL PROGRESSION Has been structured to work in a school setting and follows on from the Foundation Coaching Resource. This resource is designed to assist those with an extension on the skills taught at the foundation level, to develop and deliver a catered physical education program for students. COACHING DELIVERED PACKAGE PACKAGE INCLUDES: 4 - 8 sessions (45 - 60 minute sessions) of touch coaching from our qualified field officers. Schools need to provide a minimum of 10 touch balls and 12 cones to effectively run the program. Schools are recommended to purchase an equipment package, or specific items, to give your school everything that it needs to deliver a successful touch program. WANT TO KNOW MORE? For further information on how you can get involved in the Sporting Schools Programme, please contact us via the link below. Contact us

Social, development and elite tournaments and events available to players in the South East Region. For the latest government advice CLICK HERE CONTACT US WHAT'S YOUR LEVEL? DEVELOPMENT TIERS SETA, in collaboration with our regional partners, aims to offer a comprehensive programme of Touch for all levels and ambitions across the South East of England. To guide players towards an appropriate level of competition we have developed a colour coded five-tier approach. Players who are new to the sport Players who are pushing to make club teams Clubs and players who are looking to break into regional teams Those at the top level of their clubs and region Facilitate training of skills and fitness for England representatives SOCIAL LEAGUES AND EVENTS IN2TOUCH london@in2touch.com REGISTER YOUR SOCIAL LEAGUE info@seta.org.uk DEVELOPMENT LEAGUES AND EVENTS NOMINATED IN2TOUCH LEAGUES london@in2touch.com DEVELOPMENT NTS membership@englandtouch.org.uk ELITE LEAGUES AND EVENTS NOMINATED IN2TOUCH LEAGUES london@in2touch.com ELITE NTS membership@englandtouch.org.uk SETA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS WHAT ARE THE CLUB CHAMPS? Over the past few months, SETA has been in the process of planning regional-based competitions to deliver across the South East initially. This is based upon protected weekends from the England Touch Calendar for specific regional events. However, due to COVID measures developing and changing, our plans are always evolving and adapting. The current intention is to host a three round series, offering Men's Open, Women's Open and Junior divisions. The venue and dates are to be confirmed, but we will be organising the competition days in alignment with the most up to date COVID safety and compliance advice to ensure the safety of all staff and participants. Follow the link below for further information. See upcoming event dates WANT TO KNOW MORE? For further information on finding a game please contact us. Contact us

The SETA is the sports governing body for Touch in the South East of England. We are a regional arm of the England Touch Association and are the largest and most successful Touch Association in the history of the sport in England. For the latest government advice CLICK HERE CONTACT US UPCOMING EVENTS No events at the moment LATEST NEWS MWNTS KICKED OFF THIS WEEKEND Oxford Rugby Club hosts the first round of the Mens and Womens NTS! ETA PUBLISH JTC SELECTIONS Junior Touch Championships will be returning to France at the Sports Center De Vichy. SETA CLUB CHAMPS TAPS OFF THIS SATURDAY Get all the information you'll need on the tournament schedule. WHERE TO PLAY FIND A CLUB Find a club in your area which can help you take your Touch to the next level. FIND A GAME Find a social league in your area and get into Touch. YOUTH GRADE TOUCH Find a club or event for you or your child within the South East Region. DEVELOP YOUR GAME SCHOOL PROGRAMME Delivering and teaching the foundation skills of Touch. YOUTH ACADEMY A 3-day touch training camp for athletes aged 12-17. OPENS AND SENIORS Take your game to the next level with our development coaching sessions. SETA PATHWAY All the information you need to know about selection criteria, SETA Club Championships, the South East Face-off Series, England Touch Nationals tournaments and more. MEMBERSHIP Become a member of the South East Touch Association, and join the community. PLAYER PATHWAY Want to represent your country? See how you can get there through our player pathway. NATIONALS View the latest results, tournament highlights and more. WANT TO KNOW MORE? For further information please contact us via the link below. Contact us

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SHARKS WOMEN'S OPEN SQUAD ​Head Coach: Dom Tripp ​ Assistant Coaches: Will Serocold, James Herd ​ Team Manager: - ​ Squad: Georgie Burford-Taylor, Laura Cochrane, Emily Crowe, Emily Hacking, Emily Irons, Annabel Jansen, Lily Merrett, Emma Oliver, Izzy Penniceard, Hannah Pike, Grace Pyrgos, Mayleen Sabathier, Bronte Sykes, Izzy Thomas, Lydia Ticehurst, Julia Unsworth Squad Selection 2021

TAIPANS MIXED OPEN SQUAD Head Coach: Mike Kelly ​ Assistant Coach: - ​ Team Manager: - ​ Playing Squad: Rich Brumpton, Ash Grimsey, Susanna Hyvonen, Mike Kelly, Macsen Lambert, Matt Mayall, Rory Moore, Sabrina Pilkington, Ciara Purvis, Russell Reid, Cathryn Richardson-Waldin, Elliot Russel, Colin Scott, Olivia Turner, Emma Young Team of [year]

SHARKS WOMEN'S 35'S SQUAD ​Head Coach: Kylie Hutchinson ​ Assistant Coach: - ​ Team Manager: - ​ Squad: Catriona Weir, Elizabeth Williamson, Jacqui Davis, Jessica Filoteo, Julia Elmgren, Kylie Hutchinson, Leah Cuthbertson, Lindsay Morris, Lois Lau, Melissa Day, Melissa Gauthier, Polly Ross, Rebecca Ball, Rebecca Maxwell, Rosine Blacky, Sarah Culliford SHARKS MEN'S 45'S SQUAD Head Coach: Christian Garland ​ Assistant Coach: - ​ Team Manager: - ​ Squad: Jeff Sue, Adrian Riggs, Alex Burger, Dave Williamson, Mark Elliot, Paul Bailey, Andy Penniceard, Lloyd Hook, Phil Walton, Theo Oberholzer, Grant Coombe, Philip Clark, Peter Keogh, Dale Bright Squad Selection 2022

TAIPANS MEN'S OPEN SQUAD Head Coach: Mark Aldous ​ Assistant Coach: - ​ Team Manager: - ​ Squad: Mark Aldous, James Baron, Josh Bendel, Dom Brook, Tom Hall, Tomos Hardiman, Josh Henderson, Angus Lister, Doug Maltby, James Marsh, Vaughn Meredith, Richard Moody, Adam Pelier, Hanro Rossouw, Kamil Shahabdeen, Louis Treays Squad Selection 2022